Just always respect the tree, scott, because they could give a **** about you. I honestly think I got screwed up because I just got tired and maybe lost respect for them. It was another day on the job, and that's a dangerous mindset to get into.
How long should I drag brush?
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To cut to the chase, and get back to the original question, you're ready.
ScottinAK
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Thanks man, I really appreciate it.
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
My jobs done when i get down and stay away from donna lol shes mine
It however depends on whats going on up in the tree and down on the ground, if the groundie has been working i'll jump in, if he has had it made in the shade time for him to make his keep!
i was groundie lacky for about 6 full time months, i did not touch a saw just fueled n fixed them but i was given suitable to trees to climb with hand saws and skill up my climbing striping limbs before one day i was given a 020
I'm new to this forum but it thought my input might help. I worked for two utility tree companies, not saying any names but they're well known, for a total of about 6 years before going residential and I've always thought that everyone has something to teach you. Even if its what NOT to do. Most importantly, just be observant and always speak up/ask questions. It sucks being new and at times it can be frustrating but, if you have good people around you, they're only looking out for you.
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks for your input Warren. The only thing frustrating is the bidding. Our bidder was never a tree guy and it constantly makes us kill ourselves trying to stay in our profit margin. Other than that I love everything about it. Oh, and yellow jackets, I hate yellow jackets.
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
I do see a few things that I will do differently as I progress. I really do have a good crew except one groundie but hopefully he won't be there long. I'm not shy to ask questions and my climber and foreman are more than happy to answer them. I just ordered the tree climbers companion and have been working on knots. I get better every day.
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Lol, ok so now I wanna be a groundie, any pointers? 
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
Lol was that toward me?Lol, ok so now I wanna be a groundie, any pointers?
Scott if you've got guys willing to teach, take advantage of it and learn all you can. Also there's no shame in backing away from something you don't feel ready for.
I've been told that The Fundamentals of General Treework is another good book. Somebody correct me if I got the title wrong. It's by Gerald Baranek.
Sorry to hear your shoulder is causing so many issues Jollylogger. Hope the tower thing works out for you.
I've been told that The Fundamentals of General Treework is another good book. Somebody correct me if I got the title wrong. It's by Gerald Baranek.
Sorry to hear your shoulder is causing so many issues Jollylogger. Hope the tower thing works out for you.
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks, that's another book I'm going to get, Jerry has a few books that are supposed to be awesome.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
If your climber is calling you a brush humper, than you have probably dragged brush too long.
Climbing is not only stupid, it's dangerous.
Climbing is not only stupid, it's dangerous.
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
Lol he doesn't call me that. I know it's dangerous but that's what I want to do.
This is the view from about 105" up in a 115" White Pine. I was installing a line so my groundmen could pull the top over as I cut. As any climber can tell you, there's nothing like the feeling of dropping 30" of top out of a tree like that.
Gypo's just trolling again.
ScottinAK
ArboristSite Operative
I'm ready man. My climber comes back from vacation Monday, hopefully I get in a tree this week.
